Rev Peter W Nimmo

29/ "Despite reasonable concerns, the operation, as far as a non-specialist can judge, was successful — he's alive, nothing was sewn onto his forehead, it'll be fine. He lay there until the drains were removed, and as soon as he was able to pee without a tube, they sent him back to his unit.

27/ "And yet Russians don't really like participants in the war. That's not my opinion, it's his. In the hospital, medical workers started demanding payment for their services. He got what he deserved, he shouldn't have gone there, and so on.

9/ "None of the group has assault experience; assault troops in meat-based assaults rarely survive their first battle. Only one is under fifty. It's time to prepare for the ground.

1/ Russian soldiers who fall out with their commanders – due to personality clashes, disagreements, or a refusal to pay bribes – are routinely sent to their deaths in stormtrooper squads. Few survive for long; the following account vividly describes the life of a stormtrooper. ⬇️

What a terrible group of people

Far-right conspiracy theorists working for Reform UK – HOPE not hate When Zia Yusuf, Reform UK’s head of policy, was interviewed earlier this summer, he boasted that “the talent density available to this party continues to...

Far-right conspiracy theorists working for Reform UK

it uses zero knowledge proofs, because they know fuck all

Pope: Historical U.S.-Europe alliance important today and in the future - Vatican News In remarks to journalists in Castel Gandolfo, Pope Leo says the historical alliance between Europe and the United States may

Pope Leo said the historical alliance between Europe and the United States may "unfortunately" be changing, with comments on Europe bringing 'a huge change in what has, for many, many years, been a true alliance between Europe and the United States.'

Opening Prayers for the Third Sunday of Advent Year A (December 14 2025) Part of a series of opening prayers for upcoming Sundays in the Revised Common Lectionary. They take their inspiration from the Scripture readings in the Lectionary. Worship leaders are welcome to use them for worship, but if you print or display any part of them, please credit the author. Comments welcome. The following prayers are for the Third Sunday of Advent…

"With people of all generations, we praise and magnify your name. For you are the God who reigns forever,
who keeps your promises to your faithful people"
#LectionaryPrayers for #Advent 3, December 14 2025

"Der Mitarbeiter des Bordrestaurants hat heute seine letzte Fahrt. Bevor es in den Ruhestand geht, lassen Sie ihm doch einen freundlichen Gruß da oder lassen Sie sich noch mal freundlich von ihm bedienen!" (@vonderreinigung.bsky.social) #BahnAnsagen

No problem for the elite there. Laws in Russia don't apply to the People of Awesomeness.

Leader of Reform-run council accused of ‘authoritarian’ attempt to silence opposition Worcestershire council leader Jo Monk sent city councillor Ed Kimberley a cease and desist letter over his criticism of her

Reform will be using the Trump playbook...
Leader of Reform-run council accused of ‘authoritarian’ attempt to silence opposition www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

This is economic & ecological vandalism

a shot of a god botherer in a car, next to him on the passenger seat is a skull in an ornate box

'Skull of St. Thomas Aquinas being transported to Fossanova Abbey.'
Photograph by Daniel Ibanez

What would you put on the radio?

In need of some interior redecoration

Trump Appears To Doze During Stroke

'Depressing but unsurprising': Scottish Labour MPs blasted over EU customs union vote

Scottish Labour MPs have been accused of failing to 'stand up for Scotland' after none of them voted in support to create a new UK-EU customs union

A picture that smashes Nigel Farage’s fear-mongering The Reform leader portrays Glasgow as swamped by foreigners but his monomania is in contrast to Scotland’s vibrant culture

Such a great column by Kenny Farquharson. "Scottish culture is unsmashed. Scottish culture is alive and kicking and all the better for the children of Maxwell Park." www.thetimes.com/uk/scotland/...

Ukraine’s Defense Forces made Russia’s advance slower than a snail.

Russia still can’t capture the Donetsk region, Ukraine’s fortress line that Moscow now demands to take without a fight.

🔗 united24media.com/war-in-ukrai...

I suspect my contention that no-one who claims faith in the crucified Jesus can support the death penalty could also be disputed by reference to something irrelevant and modern, like, I dunno, the Mississippi legal code

Of course modern legal definitions aren't valid. But the family were, according to Matthew, fleeing for their lives

Religion note: there's a longstanding theological debate over whether Jesus would classify* as a refugee today (or, say, an Internally Displaced Person), but liberal Christians have noted to me that recent history further complicates their critics' position, as DHS has also detained U.S. citizens.

250th anniversary of the birth of Jane Austen - secondary assembly An assembly framework to mark the 250th anniversary of the birth of Jane Austen in 2025 and to celebrate her contribution to storytelling and consider celebrity.

Only the #BBC does this. The 16th of December will mark 250 years since the birth of Jane Austen 📚

You can head over to BBC Bitesize For Teachers for videos and discussion points to get your classroom talking about her life and work. 👇🏻

It probably is

Decline of religion remains stalled, says new Pew report. But there's no revival yet. For the past five years, the decline of religion in America has stalled, after years of decline.

Despite claims of a revival of religion in the United States, a new report from Pew Research Center finds young Americans remain less religious than their parents or grandparents, with just over half (55%) claiming a religion.

Green Party toot about their membership increasing

They really are growing! I take back my scepticism about the hypnotist guy

FIFA has an ethics committee?!

It's depressing hearing all these old "arguments" reheated today